Most South Africans are unaware, but individuals should think carefully before posting anything on social media. South African laws are becoming increasingly stricter and therefore there are certain things which South Africans should not post on social media. Posting without thinking about it may land an individual with a large fine or jail time.
Constitutionally speaking, everyone has the right to adequate housing. South African laws however protect both the rights of home owners as well as those of occupants. When occupants are faced with eviction, there are certain defences to this, which are canvassed below.
In our legal system, the summons is the first legal document in the official process of court in South Africa. Usually, this is preceded by a letter of demand from an attorney.
Few people ever think it will happen to them, until it does. Even fewer people know what their rights are once getting arrested, especially regarding bail.
Most South Africans are unaware, but individuals should think carefully before posting anything on social media. South African laws are becoming increasingly stricter and therefore there are certain things which South Africans should not post on social media. Posting without thinking about it may land an individual with a large fine or jail time.
Constitutionally speaking, everyone has the right to adequate housing. South African laws however protect both the rights of home owners as well as those of occupants. When occupants are faced with eviction, there are certain defences to this, which are canvassed below.
In our legal system, the summons is the first legal document in the official process of court in South Africa. Usually, this is preceded by a letter of demand from an attorney.
Few people ever think it will happen to them, until it does. Even fewer people know what their rights are once getting arrested, especially regarding bail.
